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Coordinated, or done under supervision or control
“It is important to ensure that the venue meets the guidelines for conducting a controlled test.”
Done or operating within certain limits or restrictions
“In my code, works are initiated and executed with random decisions operating within controlled parameters.”
Having control over one's emotions or temperament
“It would seem like fertile ground for a nuanced and controlled critique of video game culture.”
Showing self-restraint or abstemious moderation
“While the controlled use of illicit drugs may appear to be next to impossible, the controlled use of alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, and sugar is usually viewed as quite possible.”
(of a person) Calm and self-controlled
(of a rule or discipline) Rigidly enforced, typically demanding total obedience or observance
Polite, compliant, or generally well-behaved
In an organized or systematic way or manner
Careful and prudent in one's speech or actions
To be continuously haunted or possessed by something, especially negative emotions, ideas or desires
Regulated or controlled
Being at the mercy of
Advocating the upholding or maintenance of tradition
Not excessively showy or lively
Forbidden or not permitted
Having sound or fair judgment based on good sense
Conducted without violence
Done or performed with a conscious purpose or intent
Unnatural, awkward or contrived in nature or behavior
(of information) Protected from being made public
Containing only relevant parts, brief and controlled
To have been in charge or command of
To have convinced or manipulated
To have determined or dictated
To be cunningly tricked into doing something, usually in an incriminating way
To have prevented oneself from
To have exploited someone for one's personal gain
Past tense for to operate a machine or device
“Allow me to control this flying contraption while you sit there and flounder about.”
Past tense for to restrain or to keep in check
“I'm now better able to control my temper with self-talk.”
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